| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.25 | 4.716% | $5.4976 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.63 | 6.212% | $188.6644 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.96 | 8.237% | $21.6041 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.73 | 9.636% | $8.4749 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.99 | 8.658% | $47.7987 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.44 | 10.493% | $257.9349 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 11.351% | $8.4627 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.60 | $538.4373 | $538.42 | $538.40 | $538.50 | |